Who Has the Most Fans in the NFL?

With the NFL season in full swing, we take a look at which players have the most fans across social media.

Introduction

In the National Football League (NFL), there are a number of teams with sizable fan bases. Some of these fan bases are larger than others, and some span across the country. In this article, we’ll take a look at which NFL team has the most fans.

The Dallas Cowboys

The Dallas Cowboys are one of the most popular teams in the NFL, and they have one of the largest fan bases. According to a recent study, the Cowboys have more than twice as many fans as any other team in the league.

The Cowboys’ popularity is due to a number of factors, including their success on the field, their “America’s Team” moniker, and their strong following in Texas. The Cowboys have won five Super Bowls, more than any other team in the NFL, and they have appeared in eight Super Bowls, also more than any other team.

The Cowboys’ fan base extends well beyond Texas, however. The team has a large national following, and their games are often among the most-watched on television. In addition, the Cowboys’ brand is one of the most valuable in all of sports. Forbes estimates that the Cowboys are worth $4 billion, more than any other franchise in the NFL.

The Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers have the most fans in the NFL. That’s according to a new study from Emory University, which found that the Packers have the most “dispersed” fan base in the league.

The study, which was published in the Journal of Sports Economics, used data from Facebook to map out where each team’s fans are located. The Packers topped the list, with fans in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

The New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers rounded out the top four, while the Seahawks (12th), Raiders (13th), and 49ers (19th) were at the bottom of the list.

So why do the Packers have such a widespread fan base? It could be because they’re one of the oldest teams in the NFL (they were founded in 1919), or because they’ve won more championships than any other team in league history (13). Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Packers fans are die-hards who are willing to go anywhere to support their team.

The New England Patriots

As of September 2019, the New England Patriots have the most fans in the NFL, with a total of 6.7 million fans. The Patriots are followed by the Dallas Cowboys (5.5 million), the Green Bay Packers (5.4 million), and the Pittsburgh Steelers (5.2 million).

The Pittsburgh Steelers

There are a few ways to measure which team has the most fans in the NFL. One way is to look at television ratings. According to Nielsen, the Steelers were the most watched team in the NFL in 2017, averaging 26.4 million viewers per game. The New England Patriots were second with an average of 25.2 million viewers per game.

Another way to measure fan popularity is by looking at ticket sales. In 2017, the Steelers had the second highest average attendance in the NFL, behind only the Dallas Cowboys. The Steelers also had the highest percentage of capacity filled, meaning that they had more fans attending their games than any other team in the NFL.

Finally, you can also look at merchandise sales. The Pittsburgh Steelers had the third highest merchandise sales in the NFL in 2017, behind only the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots.

So, while there are a few different ways to measure fan popularity, it seems clear that the Pittsburgh Steelers have some of the most dedicated and passionate fans in all of professional football.

Conclusion

The New England Patriots have the most fans in the NFL, followed by the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants.